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9 Summer Movie Deals and Year-Round Discounts at Local Theaters in Chicagoland

Family movie night is a fun outing, but after tickets and concessions for everyone in the family, the costs start to add up! We’ve found year-round and summer movie deals…

19 Joy-Filled Juneteenth Celebrations in Chicagoland

Juneteenth, which takes place on June 19, commemorates the day that slaves in Texas were finally told of their emancipation, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.…

All the Outdoor Free Concerts for Families This Summer 2026

Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and your dancing shoes — we’ve gathered the list of free concerts outdoors this summer in the western suburbs to help keep you and your…

Over 50 Super Fun Summer Bucket List Activities to Guarantee Summer 2026 is an Incredible One (+ a Printable!)

Sweet summertime. I can practically feel the warmth of the sunshine, and smell the bonfires that will help make the perfect s’mores. After making it through many rainy spring days,…

Ultimate Summer Guide for Local Family Fun in Chicagoland

Summer in the Chicago suburbs is packed with things to do. The hard part isn’t finding options, it’s narrowing them down! This guide pulls together everything we cover for summer,…

40+ Free Summer Activities, Events, and Places to Go for Budget-Savvy Fun

While we love summertime adventures, it’s no secret that the cost of outing after outing can get quite expensive. We’ve rounded up a variety of free summer activities that are…

2026 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family

Summer festivals check off all types of summertime fun with one outing: delicious food, live music, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more. These festivals throughout the…

Classic Car Shows are Revving Back Up for Summer 2026

Classic car shows are filled with both impeccably restored vintage automobiles as well as new, top-of-the-line cars. Along with aisles of car enthusiasts, these outdoor festivities typically include food vendors,…

Where to Find Outdoor Movies in the Park All Summer Long

Pack your picnic blanket and your popcorn: summer is outdoor movie season! Larger-than-life movie screens throughout the western and northwest suburbs will fill with new family-friendly favorites and blockbuster hits.…

Mini Golf Chicago: 28 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Courses in Chicagoland

Mini golf is the perfect outing for all skills levels! The greater Chicagoland area is fortunate enough to have a plethora of beautiful, fun-filled mini golf options for indoor and…

10 Best Playgrounds in Chicago’s Suburbs: The Most Amazing Parks You Have to See to Believe

We are lucky to have such amazing playgrounds to explore! Especially in the summertime, I love trying to find the best playgrounds near me. I load my kids into the…

28 Outdoor Farmers Markets: What’s Changed and 2026 Opening Dates

Local farmers markets are popping up everywhere this spring and summer, and we know we’re not the only ones excited about it. Locally grown fresh produce, artisan foods, and food…